DRUGS

Tag

61-year-old Iranian man charged over $360m meth hidden in crane parts

The drugs were discovered after ABF officers intercepted three containers and uncovered hidden plastic pipes and packages inside the crane structures.

Six Indian-origin men charged with smuggling nearly half a tonne of cocaine into Canada via trucking network

In the largest drug seizure in its history, Peel Police dismantled a commercial truck-based smuggling network, arresting nine men from southern Ontario.

Australian Gurvindar Singh, along with Canadians Aman Kang and Mani Dhaliwal arrested in allegedly biggest drug-smuggling bust

Investigators seized 20 million illicit cigarettes, 50 kg of cocaine, and 280 kg of liquid methamphetamine during the operation, along with digital devices, cash, and vehicles.

Himatjit Kahlon and his “trusted businessman friend” jailed for 21 and 22 years for manslaughter and meth possession

Kahlon and another 32-year-old man (name suppressed by court order) were arrested after police raided a warehouse in Manukau and uncovered pallets of ‘Honey Bear House Beer’ cans allegedly laced with meth.

Two women charged over Melbourne Airport drug smuggling busts

Authorities have warned that drug mules will continue to be targeted and intercepted, with offenders facing serious consequences under Australian law.

Fugitive drug syndicate suspect caught on yacht off NT coast

ABF acting Chief Superintendent Sonya Boylan warned against aiding criminal ventures, stating that serious penalties, including jail time, await those who facilitate illegal activities for profit.

India’s largest-ever drug haul destroyed in historic operation

The drugs, worth an estimated Rs 36,000 crore on the international market, were found aboard a fishing trawler near Barren Island in the Andaman Sea in November last year.

Tennis is facing an existential crisis over doping. How will it respond?

Many players fear they could similarly fall victim to inadvertent positive tests through contaminated supplements, medications or the actions of their support teams.

Western Sydney couple charged with allegedly smuggling $5 million worth of heroin

A baggage inspection revealed abnormalities in the lining of two suitcases, with initial tests confirming the presence of heroin.

How bhang went from legal, to illegal, then back again

Cannabis is mentioned in the Hindu texts known as the Vedas (1700-1100 BCE) as a sacred, feel-good plant.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
spot_img